Taro Daniel vs Rinky Hijikata — Sydney CH Semi-final
JPN3
AUS2
Daniel T.
Taro Daniel defeated Rinky Hijikata 3-6 6-2 7-6 in the Sydney CH semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rinky Hijikata came in ranked #97, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Taro Daniel claimed a first win over Rinky Hijikata in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Taro Daniel dropped the opening set before beating Rinky Hijikata 3–6 6–2 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Hamburg | SF | clay | Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6.3-7.7 6-2 |
| 2024-08-05 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Rinky Hijikata | 6-1 7-5 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadDaniel T.: 1 day rest · 4 matches, 75 games (7d) · Hijikata R.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About